RG-32 Scout
The RG-32 Scout is a family of mine-resistant 4×4 light armoured vehicles made by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa in South Africa. It is based on the RG-31, which is already deployed worldwide with peace-keeping, security and combat forces. The combat weight of the vehicle is about 7,300 kg and it has the capacity to carry a crew of 5 to 7. The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56×45mm NATO ball ammunition, grenades, firebombs, anti-personnel mines and side blasts. The five-seat version also offers protection against anti-tank mines and side blasts. Up to two RG-32Ms can be transported in a C-130 cargo aircraft.
The latest development of this vehicle is the RG-32M Galten. The RG-32M has undergone "winterisation" modifications in Sweden; the RG-32M has been used in environments ranging from 49 °C in the deserts of Africa and the Middle East to −35 °C in parts of Sweden.
Production history
Variants
- RG-32M Standard
- RG-32M Full armour
- RG-32M LTV Light Tactical Vehicle
Operators
More than 800 RG-32 vehicles are in service worldwide, including with:Current operators
- — Used by the Austrian Armed Forces in United Nations peacekeeping operations, such as UNDOF on the Golan Heights, operating under UN livery.
- — 180 vehicles in service.
- — 74 To be replaced by Sisu GTP in the near future.
- — 2 in service.
- - 8 RG-32M vehicles ordered and delivered in 2017.
- — Operated in limited numbers, potential replacement for ageing fleet of BRDM-2 currently in service.
- -400
- — Approximately 4 vehicles in service.
- — 380
Civilian operators
- United States Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT Teams, and by various local police forces
Former operators
- — 27 RG Outriders purchased in 2010. Vehicles saw limited usage due to poor reliability, and were placed into storage in 2026.